The United Mine Workers of America withdrew its endorsement of Rep. Artur Davis's gubernatorial campaign, backtracking on its decision to endorse both Davis and state Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks for governor. After initially expressing support for both Democrats, the union's vice president explained: "We feel like Davis is abandoning his base and he is going against the people in his district. We didn't leave Artur Davis. Artur Davis left us."

Lilly Ledbetter, the fair pay activist whose lawsuit against Goodyear inspired a landmark 2009 law, plans to endorse Davis during an appearance in Birmingham Wednesday. Lauding Davis's position on pay equity, Ledbetter said: "We need a governor who is on the side of our daughters and granddaughters."